🚨 2018 Lexus LX 570: Emergency Neutral
The 2018 LX 570 uses a traditional floor-mounted console shifter with electronic shift lock controlled by the brake interlock system.
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⚠️ Chock the wheels first — neutral means the car can roll. Set the parking brake while you work, never stand downhill of the vehicle, and try a 12-volt jump before any override: power fixes most stuck-in-park problems instantly.
The procedure
- Ensure the vehicle is on level ground and parking brake is firmly applied
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small covered opening on the left side of the shifter base, near the bottom of the shifter console
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the metal key blade to pry off the small rectangular cap covering the override slot
- Insert the screwdriver or key fully into the override slot
- While holding the override tool down in the slot, press the shifter button and move the shifter to Neutral
- If steering is locked, you may need to turn the key in the ignition while gently rotating the steering wheel to unlock it before vehicle can roll
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular covered slot on the left side of the shifter base near the bottom of the center console
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override will still function mechanically. However, the steering wheel will be locked. You must use the physical key in the ignition and gently turn the wheel back and forth while turning the key to ACC position to unlock steering before the vehicle can be safely moved. The override slot works without any electrical power.